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Sacred
Sexual Healing |
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of Sexual Health by the World Health Organization
(WHO):
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Sexual health
is a state of physical, emotional, mental and
social well-being related to sexuality; it is not
merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or
infirmity. Sexual health requires a positive and
respectful approach to sexuality and sexual
relationships, as well as the possibility of
having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences,
free of coercion, discrimination and violence. For
sexual health to be attained and maintained, the
sexual rights of all persons must be respected,
protected and fulfilled.
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Definition
of Sexual Health by the Office of the Surgeon
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Sexuality
is an integral part of human life. It carries the
awesome potential to create new life. It can
foster intimacy and bonding as well as shared
pleasure in our relationships. It fulfills a
number of personal and social needs, and we value
the sexual part of our being for the pleasures and
benefits it affords us. Yet when exercised
irresponsibly it can also have negative aspects
such as sexually transmitted diseases -- including
HIV/AIDS -- unintended pregnancy, and coercive or
violent behavior. To enjoy the important benefits
of sexuality, while avoiding negative
consequences, some of which may have long term or
even life time implications, it is necessary for
individuals to be sexually healthy, to behave
responsibly, and to have a supportive environment
-- to protect their own sexual health, as well as
that of others.
Sexual health is inextricably bound to both
physical and mental health. Just as physical and
mental health problems can contribute to sexual
dysfunction and diseases, those dysfunctions and
diseases can contribute to physical and mental
health problems. Sexual health is not limited to
the absence of disease or dysfunction, nor is its
importance confined to just the reproductive
years. It includes the ability to understand and
weigh the risks, responsibilities, outcomes and
impacts of sexual actions and to practice
abstinence when appropriate. It includes freedom
from sexual abuse and discrimination and the
ability of individuals to integrate their
sexuality into their lives, derive pleasure from
it, and to reproduce if they so choose.
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In total
accordance with these definitions, the Art of
Sacred Sexual Healing includes:
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Healing specific sexual problems
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Using sexuality to heal the body
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Using sexuality to heal the mind
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Using sexuality to heal relationships
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Being healed of the effects of past sexual abuse
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Healing compulsive sexual behaviors
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